APP EP Cardiology opening in WVLocated in Wheeling, WVFull time positionPOSITION SUMMARY: The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of cardiology/electrophysiology patients, (including biological, social and psychological assessments). The APP coordinates involvement of medical/surgical specialty teams necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient, and reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care, performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, peri-operative services, and coordinates discharge planning (as applicable). The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:1. Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master s Degree in Nursing2. National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers3. Licensure, or eligibility for licensure, as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia.4. American Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department. EXPERIENCE:1. Cardiology/electrophysiology or acute care experience preferred. 2. Eligible new graduates will be considered.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:1. AGACNP certification preferred. FNPs will be considered.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:1. Bachelor s Degree as Physician Assistant, or Master s Degree as Physician Assistant required. 2. Graduate of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant (PA) training program required.3. Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants required.4. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the WV Board of Medicine or WV Board of Osteopathic Medicine.5. American Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.EXPERIENCE:1. Cardiology/electrophysiology or acute care experience preferred. 2. Eligible new graduates will be considered.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:1. Master s level degree as Physician Assistant preferred. About our Health System:Our Healthcare Group is West Virginia's largest health system and the state's largest employer. The System has undergone significant expansion in specialty and sub-specialty care in areas such as cancer, heart and vascular, and neuroscience, among many others. The Health System operates West Virginia's first and only multi-organ transplant center, and opened a new, 150-bed Children s Hospital in September 2022.About the Location: Wheeling, WV is situated within an hour drive of Pittsburgh, PA. The area presents an unparalleled quality of life. The comforts of a small town with the amenities of a big city are at your fingertips at a lower cost of living. From hundreds of fairs and festivals to arts and culture, there is something for everyone. Year-round activities include golf, hiking, biking, kayaking/water sports, running, skiing/snowboarding, and host of family activities.
